Family Engagement Center Specialist

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.



The ability to speak Spanish fluently is preferred.  If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Shawn Neilson, Associate Director, at (385)-646-4654 or email [email protected]
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.  Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary
Support Family Engagement Center Coordinators with scheduling, teaching, and other aspects of their jobs.
Support McKinney Program staff, families and students and implement program across the district.
Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
 
Essential Functions

• Build positive relationships with the community, parents, students, teachers, staff, administrators, and co-workers.
• Assist Family Engagement Center Coordinators and McKinney Vento staff in recruiting/identifying families for participation in parent engagement programs and events.
• Assist McKinney Vento staff in identifying, supporting and teaching families who qualify under McKinney Vento
• Teach academic and functional support skills to adults using district approved curriculum. Including but not limited to the following classes:
  • Adult ESL
  • Together Time/PACT Time
  • Parent involvement in school: gradebook, portal, Canvas, etc.
  • Community outreach/support
• Attend meetings as assigned.
• Attend District professional development trainings.
• Assist Family Engagement Center coordinators and McKinney Vento families with basic needs services coordination.
• Assist assigned schools with SEP/SEOP/ APTT meetings.
• Complete monthly reports and submit by deadline.
• Data collection and entry required on assigned projects. 

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have personal transportation 
 
Required Prior Experience
Experience in family and community engagement preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in family and community engagement preferred
• Understanding of McKinney Vento laws/programs
• Ability to attend work events after hours
• Second language preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders 

Assigned Decision Making
Will work with Family Engagement Center Coordinators, McKinney Vento staff, school staff, and the community to make decisions to help meet the needs of the community.
 
Interactions with Others
Positively interaction with students, teachers, social workers, psychologists, support personnel and administrators.
 
Supervisory Responsibility
NA
 
Budget Responsibility
NA
 
 
Working Environment
May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks.  Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
 
Physical Requirements � Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear.  Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.  Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 15 lbs.

Note:  The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.